1) Rock band formed in 1980. The fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with that name:
1) Rock band formed in 1980. The following year they won the Villa de Oviedo contest and get to publish 3 tracks in a compilation. Their first LP, called Ilegales, appeared in 1982, and since then they've consistently been one of the main Spanish rock bands.
2) Dominican "merenhouse" quartet. Their hits "La Morena", "Fiesta Caliente", "Las Mujeres", "Taqui Taqui", and "La otra" were very popular in all Latin America and in the Hispanic market in the US during the late 90's. Now the band plays bachata, as in their single "Mátame".
Quiero ser millonario
Ilegales Lyrics
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Para olvidarme de los amigos
Quiero ser millonario
Para olvidarme de los amigos
Llenar mi piscina de champán rosa
Coleccionar chicas con cicatrices
Bañarme desnudo en las fuentes públicas
Quiero ser millonario
Para olvidarme de los amigos
Quiero ser millonario
Para olvidarme de los amigos
Tocar tan mal como los Rolling Stones
Tocar tan mal y que todos me aplaudan
Disparar a todos sin ser culpable
Jugar al golf en el jardín mojado
Iré tan deprisa que se te cortará la digestión
Quiero ser millonario
Para olvidarme de los amigos
Quiero ser millonario
Para olvidarme de los amigos
Llenar mi piscina de champán rosa
Coleccionar chicas con cicatrices
Bañarme desnudo en las fuentes públicas
Ir personalmente a pagar las multas
Iré tan deprisa que se te cortará la digestión
The lyrics of Ilegales's song Quiero ser millonario express the desire to become a millionaire in order to forget about friends and indulge in a lavish lifestyle filled with excesses. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the repeated line "Quiero ser millonario" (I want to be a millionaire) being the main driving force behind the singer's aspirations. The desire to forget about friends is an interesting addition, suggesting perhaps that the singer may have grown tired of his current social circle and wishes to move on to a more affluent crowd.
The second verse starts with the somewhat humorous and absurd line "Llenar mi piscina de champán rosa" (Fill my pool with pink champagne), which sets the tone for the rest of the verse. The desire to collect girls with scars also seems strange, almost as if the singer is looking for companionship in unique or unusual places. The desire to bathe naked in public fountains seems to suggest a wanton disregard for social norms and an enjoyment of taboo experiences. The line "Ir personalmente a pagar las multas" (Go personally to pay fines) also seems out of place, suggesting perhaps that the singer doesn't have a clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with wealth.
The third verse is perhaps the most absurd of the song, with the singer expressing a desire to play golf in a wet garden and an intention to drive so fast that the listener's digestion will be cut off. The second line of the verse, "Tocar tan mal como los Rolling Stones" (Play as badly as the Rolling Stones), seems to suggest a desire to be so successful that even poor musicianship will be overlooked.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of a man who wants to escape his current life and achieve outrageous wealth but seems to lack a clear understanding of what that life entails. The repeated line "Quiero ser millonario" seems to be both a mantra and a warning, suggesting that this desire for wealth could lead to a shallow and unfulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiero ser millonario
I want to be a millionaire
Para olvidarme de los amigos
So I can forget about my friends
Llenar mi piscina de champán rosa
Fill my pool with pink champagne
Coleccionar chicas con cicatrices
Collect girls with scars
Bañarme desnudo en las fuentes públicas
Bathe naked in public fountains
Ir personalmente a pagar las multas
Personally go to pay fines
Tocar tan mal como los Rolling Stones
Play as badly as the Rolling Stones
Tocar tan mal y que todos me aplaudan
Play so bad and have everyone applaud me
Disparar a todos sin ser culpable
Shoot everyone without being held responsible
Jugar al golf en el jardín mojado
Play golf in the wet garden
Iré tan deprisa que se te cortará la digestión
I'll go so fast that you'll get indigestion
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.